A variety of pastries, including a cupcake with white frosting, two egg tarts, and a slice of chocolate cake, along with a cup of coffee with latte art and some drinks on a white table with a menu. 
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Portland, Maine’s cozy, inclusive luncheonette serving coffee, wine, cocktails, brunch, and quick bites.

  • Our sandwiches are crafted on house‑made English muffins, offering unique flavors like pastrami, Forager (vegetarian), Yinzer, and the kelp‑infused Salmon Sammy—always fresh, savory, and memorable.

  • Absolutely! Our menu includes gluten‑free choices like Almond Cake and vegan delights such as Chocolate Bombs—so everyone can enjoy them.

  • Yes—you can place pickup or delivery orders directly from our site using Toast’s online ordering system. It’s fast, commission‑free, and super convenient.

  • We have an all‑day beverage lineup including Speckled Ax drip coffee, espresso drinks, golden milk, matcha, kombucha, soft drinks—and yes, golden hour cocktails too.

  • We do both. Whether you want us to host or just cook it for your group, we’ve got you. Large pre‑orders and custom cakes are also available.

  • Find us at 246 Danforth Street, Portland, ME 04102. We're open daily from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with extended hours on select Friday evenings for special events.

  • From kelp‑infused pastries and sandwiches to a cozy West End vibe, charming branding, and friendly service—Ugly Duckling is a standout spot for coffee, sammies, sweets, and cocktails.

  • Absolutely. Ugly Duckling in Portland, Maine offers custom cakes, specialty desserts, and large batch bakery orders for birthdays, celebrations, brunches, office meetings, and events. Tell us your preferred flavor, size, and date, and we’ll help you plan the best option.

    For the smoothest experience, we recommend: Custom cakes: at least 48 hours’ notice (more time is best for larger or more detailed requests) Large batch orders and catering trays: order as early as possible so we can confirm quantity, timing, and pickup To place a custom cake order in Portland, ME or request a bulk pastry/catering order, contact us at 207-536-1819 or info@uglyducklingmaine.com

  • Yes. Ugly Duckling in Portland, Maine, offers catering for group events, including custom cakes, large batch pastries, and dessert trays for birthdays, office meetings, and private celebrations. Advance notice is recommended for custom or high-volume orders. Contact us at 207-536-1819 or info@uglyducklingmaine.com